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automatic transmission
by blackone
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Oct 07, 2006 (7:39 pm)
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When I am driving my wife's MINI and take my foot off of the gas to slow down I feel like I am in first gear and the transmission is slowing me down more than I care to be slowing down. Is this an inherent feature of the CVT transmission?
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Re: automatic transmission [blackone]
by bodble2
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Oct 08, 2006 (9:40 am)
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Replying to: blackone (Oct 07, 2006 7:39 pm)
I think that's a normal characteristic of the CVT, along with the low-speed lurching and bucking. 
I think the CVT is the achilles heel of the Mini drivetrain. It mimics some of the negative characteristics of a manual transmission without any of the positives. 
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Re: automatic transmission [blackone]
by sconant
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Oct 08, 2006 (4:33 pm)
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Replying to: blackone (Oct 07, 2006 7:39 pm)
I HAVE THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH MY MANUAL TRANS. THE FACTORY REP. EXPLAINED THERE IS NEW SOFEWARE TO TRY AND SOLVE THE ISSUE - SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIME IT IS NOT SO SUCCESSFUL. MINI IS AWARE OF THIS AND IS WORKING ON THE ISSUE. IN THE MEANTIME TRY THE NEW SOFEWARE.
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second gear
by sconant
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Oct 08, 2006 (4:35 pm)
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Has anyone experienced a "crunk" going into second gear? Is there a fix? Is it a trans. prob. or shift linkage?
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Re: second gear [sconant]
by markjenn
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Oct 09, 2006 (12:08 am)
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Replying to: sconant (Oct 08, 2006 4:35 pm)
Well, 2nd gear syncros are usually the first to go, so the 1st-2nd gear change is usually the one that starts getting the "crunk" first as the transmission wears. A balky or mis-adjusted linkage is a possibility also, but if shifting slower/deliberately seems to solve the problem, then it's probably the syncros. And you've also found the workaround (and possibly the cause for your syncros wearing out prematurely).
- Mark
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Re: second gear [markjenn]
by sconant
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Oct 09, 2006 (5:24 pm)
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Replying to: markjenn (Oct 09, 2006 12:08 am)
not sure what you mean by "workaround"? Just got back from the dealer (8th time) and most problems were fixed but their usual response to second gear was "it's normal"?
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Grooovy
by grooovy
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Sep 18, 2006 (5:23 pm)
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Hubby owns 2002 Cooper S - red, with Union flag (I've a 2004 Cooper - blue, with the Union Flag, natch). Blinking fan on it will NOT stop running. I see others have had problems, too.
What can we do? I was going to pull a fuse, but couldn't figure out how to remove the large, green fuse for the battery. Advice on how to do that?
ALso, is it the cooling fan or the power steering fan? SOunds like the bigger of the two... Thanks for help. -- G
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Re: Grooovy [grooovy]
by sconant
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Sep 19, 2006 (1:55 am)
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Replying to: grooovy (Sep 18, 2006 5:23 pm)
There are SEVERAL "service bullitens" out on the 02-04's. You will have to go to a Mini dealer to find about them but there are many! The clutch is the main one along with the power steering, etc etc etc 
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Clutch dead after 31k miles
by afox30
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Sep 19, 2006 (10:09 am)
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Replying to: sconant (Sep 19, 2006 1:55 am)
We got our Mini in 2004 from the dealership with 7,000 miles on it. It was used as a loaner car before we purchased it. It currently has ~31,000 miles on it, and the clutch pedal "broke" the other night when I was downshifting. Basically, there was no resistance or no pressure in the pedal when I pushed it to the floor. This morning, the service advisor says the clutch is busted, it's not covered under warranty, and it's gonna run $2,000.
Aside from being thoroughly infuriated, I really need to know if I have any recourse here. The clutch should not be gone after 30,000 miles. I don't know how it was driven during its 7,000-mile life as a loaner, but even then, I can't begin to comprehend that this is our fault.
Any ideas? I'm continuing to scan these messages about service bulletins and what not, but any direct advice would be appreciated.
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Re: Clutch dead after 31k miles [afox30]
by sconant
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Sep 19, 2006 (4:16 pm)
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Replying to: afox30 (Sep 19, 2006 10:09 am)
Your "dealer" is telling you a lie! There is a service bulliten as well as a recall on clutcvhes! I know because I found out when my clutch FIRST went at 12000 mi and again at 29000mi. There are many "service bullitens" on the Mini and the dealer will not tell you about them unless you "call them" on it or your complaint describs the "problem. Get the car fixed and SELL IT. I've had 3 clutches, 2 water pumps, throttle body, 3 computers and complete power steering replaced. All this w/in 38000 mi. So far warrenty has taken "care" of things. I still have issues with the clutch and trans. A factory "rep" has an appt. with me so we'll see!??
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